Malaysian Ambassador: The King's visit to Malaysia opens new horizons for deepening the partnership between the two countries

He emphasized that both countries look forward to building on the outcomes of the royal visit to enhance bilateral cooperation, expand opportunities for public and private sector institutions, strengthen ties between the two peoples, and continue joint work on regional and international issues of common interest.

Regarding economic relations, the Ambassador stated that the volume of trade exchange between Jordan and Malaysia reached nearly 232 million dollars in 2025, recording an increase of over 15 percent compared to 2024.

He pointed to the continued opportunities available to expand economic and trade cooperation, particularly in the sectors of renewable energy, pharmaceuticals, technology, food products, and the Halal sector, stressing the importance of strengthening trade and investment partnerships and leveraging the opportunities available in both countries' markets.

In the field of education and technical cooperation, he noted that Malaysian students continue their studies in Jordanian universities, while Jordanian students receive their education in Malaysian academic institutions, indicating that Jordanian officials also benefit from training opportunities available in Malaysia through the Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme.

He pointed out that there are more than 1,800 Malaysian students studying in Jordan, while the number of Jordanians studying in Malaysia is about 1,400 students.

Regarding the tourism aspect, the Ambassador explained that Malaysia received 8,957 visitors from Jordan in 2025, while 8,033 Malaysians visited Jordan, inviting Jordanians to visit his country and learn about its cultural diversity, cuisine, and people, in conjunction with the "Visit Malaysia 2026–2027" campaign.

Regarding regional issues, the Ambassador expressed his country's appreciation for the constructive role Jordan plays in dealing with the challenges facing the region, praising the Kingdom's efforts, led by His Majesty the King, in supporting dialogue, diplomacy, de-escalation, and promoting peace and stability.

He affirmed that Malaysia and Jordan share a firm position supporting the Palestinian people's right to self-determination and the establishment of their independent, sovereign state based on the June 4, 1967 lines, with East Jerusalem as its capital.

He expressed his country's appreciation for the role Jordan plays in safeguarding Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem under the Hashemite Custodianship, emphasizing the importance of Jordanian efforts in protecting the holy sites and preserving their religious and historical identity and status.

He said that Malaysian-Jordanian relations, which celebrate 61 years of diplomatic ties this year, are based on mutual respect and close cooperation, stressing that both countries possess vast opportunities to deepen their partnership in various fields.

He noted that Malaysia is celebrating its 69th National Day and 63rd Malaysia Day this year, pointing out that both occasions represent a milestone to commemorate the birth of the Malaysian state and the factors that have maintained its unity and cohesion.

He explained that this year's theme, "Malaysia Madani: Prosperity for All," embodies his country's commitment to ensuring that national progress and economic growth reflect on the lives of citizens, emphasizing that nation-building is not limited to economic development but also includes respecting cultural, religious, and linguistic diversity, promoting coexistence, and ensuring that everyone benefits from the fruits of progress.